ADAMS, Neb. - A southeast Nebraska school district is looking to take steps towards better education, through a bond issue.

The Freeman Public Schools Board of Education approved a vote for bond issue of $26.9-million, with some specific areas aimed at improvement.

“Career and technical education, safety and security, preschool, additional classrooms and improvement throughout the building.”

Superintendent Andrew Havelka says Freeman Public Schools has seen gradual enrollment increases in recent years. While that’s a good thing, it also means a need for more adequate space.

“Space is one of those things we need.. An expanded kitchen, commons, and an expanded cafeteria area would enable us to serve more lunches,” Havelka said. “It would also provide kids more areas to eat.”

Havelka says the school board has tried to be open with parents and those in the community about the project and the overall response has been positive.

“Our school board and the district have done a good job of listening to our parents, students, staff and put the best project out there that we can,” Havelka said. “We’ve tried to be as transparent as possible.”

Voting is scheduled for March 11 and will be conducted using mail-in ballots.